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Palm Sunday reflection: Hope and the start of Holy Week

Many Christians observe Palm Sunday, which marks the beginning of Holy Week and recalls crowds laying palm branches before Jesus as he entered Jerusalem.

Published Mar 29, 2026, 5:33 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Dear Readers: This week, many Christians around the world observe Palm Sunday, the day that begins Holy Week. In the biblical story, crowds gathered along the road to welcome Jesus Christ as he entered Jerusalem. They waved palm branches and laid them on the path before him, celebrating with hope and joy.